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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,693.91, 16,041.68 and 3,299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,693.91, 16,041.68 and 3,299.12 is: 4,948.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,693.91 : 16,041.68 = 3,299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,693.91/16,041.68 = 3,299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,693.91x = 16,041.68 × 3,299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,693.91x = 52,923,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,923,330.62/10,693.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.92

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